Senior Pharmacist – Multiple Sclerosis and Day Case

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and dedicated pharmacist to take on this newly created role in Multiple Sclerosis and as Pharmacy Lead for the Neurology Day Case Unit at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust.

The primary role of this specialist post is to lead on the management and provision of a comprehensive, high-quality pharmacy service for the Neurology Day Case Unit, as well as being the specialist pharmacist for Multiple Sclerosis and leading on the provision of care for those patients within the organisation.

This post holder will be an integral part of the Pharmacy Neurology team and work closely with our Senior Neurology and Stroke pharmacists and as such will have a responsibility within that wider team.

*** Please be advised that interviews are proposed for TUESDAY 25TH MARCH 2025 ***

Main Duties of the Job:

• Work within the wider Neurology Multidisciplinary Team to support clinics for Multiple Sclerosis patients. This will include utilising (or working towards) an Independent Prescribing qualification to provide pharmaceutical care for those patients.
• Lead on the provision of medicines for Neurology Day Case Unit, including all aspects of medicines management for that clinical area.
• Work within the pharmacy team for Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Stroke, and as such will have a responsibility within that wider team. This will include providing cross-cover, as well as organising and delivering pharmacy-related care to all these patients Trust-wide and support the directorate(s) as needed.

About Us:

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high-quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential, and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.

Date Posted: 19 February 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Reference Number: 218-APST-B8A-7021646

Job Locations:

University Hospitals Coventry

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service for the patients in your areas at UHCW NHS Trust and attend multidisciplinary team meetings as required.
• Provide strategic guidance on clinical pharmacy issues relating to your areas and offer professional pharmacy leadership in this area of care.
• Proactively influence safe and cost-effective drug therapy with other senior clinical staff within your areas. This will include new drug evaluations, financial reporting, and the development of policies.
• Identify areas where improvements in both the quality and cost-effectiveness of pharmaceutical care and prescribing can be encouraged.
• Work with senior staff in your areas to review and develop policies and procedures to ensure the safe and effective handling of medications.
• Lead, develop, and deliver education and training in the pharmaceutical aspects of your areas to other healthcare professionals.
• Manage and train more junior rotational staff allocated to your areas, including aspects of day-to-day line management.
• Practise as an expert practitioner, providing advice and consultancy to patients, healthcare professionals, and other agencies relating to the pharmaceutical aspects of multiple sclerosis and general neurology practice in your areas.
• Participate as part of the MDT on consultant ward rounds, and work towards supporting prescribing on the ward as an independent prescriber according to your scope of practice.

Person Specification:

Qualifications: Essential and Desirable qualifications can be found in the supporting documents.

Experience: Essential and Desirable experience can be found in the supporting documents.

Knowledge: Essential and Desirable knowledge can be found in the supporting documents.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Certificate of Sponsorship:

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration:

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details:

Employer Name: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address:

University Hospitals Coventry

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

Employer's Website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk